Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Asteroid City’

Peacock’s library is getting a fresh wave of films just in time for a cozy weekend watch. This roundup pulls from the latest weekly drops, mixing brand-new arrivals with recent festival favorites and a few beloved classics, so there’s something for every kind of movie night. You’ll find quick snapshots of what each title is about, who’s in it, and who’s behind the camera—handy details to help you decide what to queue up first.

The picks below prioritize the most recent releases, then notable originals or franchise entries, followed by classics and specialty titles. Each entry includes essential plot beats, main cast, and key creative credits—no spoilers past the setup, just the facts to guide your selection.

‘Autumn at Apple Hill’ (2024)

A contemporary small-town romance, ‘Autumn at Apple Hill’ follows Elise Jacobs as she returns to her family’s Apple Hill legacy and crosses paths with corporate-minded Luke Bellwether, whose plans clash with local tradition. Erin Cahill leads as Elise, with Wes Brown as Luke and Paula Boudreau in a key supporting role as Donna Bellwether.

Directed by Séan Geraughty from a screenplay by Paul Ditty, the film adapts Angie Ellington’s novel. It’s produced under the Hallmark Media banner with Cartel Pictures, and runs in the mid-80-to-90-minute range, emphasizing seasonal settings and character-driven storytelling built around a fall harvest backdrop.

‘A Nanny to Die For’ (2024)

This suburban thriller centers on a family that hires Jasmine, a new caregiver whose hidden past begins to endanger the household from within. Brittany Carel stars as Jasmine, joined by Meredith Thomas as Sarah and Robert Brian Wilson as Mark, as secrets, false identities, and domestic unease drive the plot forward.

Directed by David DeCoteau from a script by Adam Rockoff, this TV movie keeps the suspense tightly focused on home-front stakes and contained locations. The production’s lean structure and tense pacing are crafted for a single-sitting watch, with attention on escalating deception and shifting loyalties.

‘Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit’ (2024)

The latest case for caterer-sleuth Goldy Berry begins when the singer at an upscale event is electrocuted, pulling Goldy back into amateur detection alongside Detective Tom Schultz. Nikki DeLoach returns as Goldy with Andrew Walker as Schultz, as the pair navigate a murder that entwines cuisine, venue politics, and show-night intrigue.

Directed by David Winning, the installment features a screenplay by Julie Kim, Kariné Marwood, and Michelle Ricci. Produced by Timeless Pictures, the film continues the franchise’s culinary-cozy formula and draws on elements from Diane Mott Davidson’s ‘Goldy’ mysteries to deliver a self-contained whodunit.

‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’ (2024)

Set after the characters of the Hundred Acre Wood turn feral, this horror sequel follows Christopher Robin and a small town besieged by Pooh, Piglet, and their monstrous friends. Scott Chambers stars as Christopher Robin, with Ryan Oliva among the ensemble, as the story escalates from personal trauma to community-wide terror.

The film is directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, who co-wrote with Matt Leslie. Produced by Jagged Edge Productions, the sequel broadens the slasher framework of the first movie with expanded set pieces and creature designs, relying on practical makeup effects and location photography.

‘The Mouse Trap’ (2024)

A survival-horror premise traps Alex inside an arcade on her birthday, pursued by a killer wearing a mouse mask as the game-like setting turns lethal. Sophie McIntosh leads as Alex, with Callum Sywyk among the cast, as the plot channels cat-and-mouse chases through neon-lit spaces and locked-room obstacles.

Also released as ‘Mickey’s Mouse Trap’, the feature is directed by Jamie Bailey from a script by Simon Phillips. Into Frame Productions backs the project, and distribution has included genre-focused partners, leveraging arcade-era props, ambient soundscapes, and kinetic camera work to ratchet tension.

‘Asteroid City’ (2023)

Set in a stylized desert town in 1955, ‘Asteroid City’ follows a Junior Stargazer convention disrupted by a sudden cosmic event. Jason Schwartzman plays photographer-widower Augie, who crosses paths with a famous actress played by Scarlett Johansson; the ensemble includes Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Steve Carell, Maya Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Margot Robbie.

Written and directed by Wes Anderson from a story with Roman Coppola, the film is produced by Indian Paintbrush and American Empirical Pictures. Key craft collaborators include cinematographer Robert Yeoman, editor Barney Pilling, and composer Alexandre Desplat, with production design featuring mid-century Americana motifs.

‘Fall’ (2022)

A vertical survival thriller, ‘Fall’ strands best friends Becky and Hunter atop a decommissioned, 2,000-foot communications tower with few supplies and failing gear. Grace Caroline Currey stars as Becky and Virginia Gardner as Hunter, with Jeffrey Dean Morgan appearing as Becky’s father and Mason Gooding in an early role.

Scott Mann directs and co-writes with Jonathan Frank. The production—spanning Tea Shop Productions, BuzzFeed Studios, Capstone Pictures, and Flawless—emphasizes height-driven set pieces, with cinematography by Miguel “MacGregor” Olaso, editing by Rob Hall, and a score by Tim Despic.

‘Ragnarok’ (2013)

Also released as ‘Gåten Ragnarok’, this Norwegian adventure follows archaeologist Sigurd Svendsen as he deciphers Viking runes that lead him—and his children—into Finnmark, where a mystery tied to the Ragnarök legend awaits. Pål Sverre Hagen stars as Sigurd, alongside Nicolai Cleve Broch, Sofia Helin, Bjørn Sundquist, and Maria Annette Tanderø Berglyd.

Directed by Mikkel Brænne Sandemose from a screenplay by John Kåre Raake, the film was produced by Fantefilm. The score is by Magnus Beite, with Daniel Voldheim as cinematographer and Christian Siebenherz as editor, and distribution handled by Nordisk Film across key territories.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ (2010)

The seventh entry in the wizarding saga sends Harry, Ron, and Hermione on the run to locate and destroy Horcruxes as Voldemort tightens his grip on both wizarding and Muggle worlds. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson lead the cast, with Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and many series regulars returning.

David Yates directs from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, adapting J.K. Rowling’s novel. Warner Bros. Pictures produced and released the film, which sets up the finale with location-heavy photography and an emphasis on the trio’s fractured alliances, supported by returning department heads across cinematography, editing, and visual effects.

‘Fright Night’ (1985)

A teen named Charley Brewster becomes convinced that his new neighbor is a vampire and enlists a late-night horror host for help. William Ragsdale stars as Charley, with Chris Sarandon as the suave bloodsucker and Roddy McDowall as TV host Peter Vincent, alongside Amanda Bearse and Stephen Geoffreys.

Written and directed by Tom Holland, the film blends horror and humor with era-specific practical effects and creature design. Columbia Pictures released the title, which features a synth-driven score, suburban locations, and an ensemble whose interplay helped cement its long-running cult profile.

Tell us which of these you’re pressing play on first—and what we missed—in the comments!